DANCE PERFORMANCE

1. Ability to control and co-ordinate the body to a high degree when executing movement while successfully combining rhythm, action, spatial and dynamic content.

2. Ability to express the meaning of the choreography and or the stylistic features of the dance style as a strong dance performer.

3. A strong communication with the audience appropriate to the dance content.

4. Sensitivity to the dance accompaniment and a sense of musicality.

DANCE COMPOSTION

1. Ability to respond imaginatively to range of external stimuli.

2. Prepared to improvise freely and confidently in movement.

3. Ability to select appropriate movement that relates to the dance idea.

4. Has the ability to work positively and collaboratively with others (peers, teachers and dance artists) in a range of relationships relating to the dance idea.

GENERIC INDICATORS

1. A particular interest in dance demonstrating enthusiasm, confidence, commitment, focus and enjoyment.

2. A capacity to sustain interest over a long period of time and tendency to return frequently to refine and develop their dance work.

3. The ability to accept direction and ways to improve their dance work from both adults and peers.

4. Demonstrate the understanding of the need to train and develop in technical skills to prepare for dance work.